Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

30 Jun

Kurukshetra University Alumni Network Urged to Support Meritorious and Underprivileged Students, Says Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh called upon the Kurukshetra University administration to further strengthen its engagement with the university’s alumni network. He emphasized the need to motivate alumni to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder any student's pursuit of higher education. The Governor made these remarks while addressing a gathering after virtually laying the foundation stone for a new cafeteria in the Rose Garden of Kurukshetra University from Lok Bhavan. Lady Governor Smt. Mitra Ghosh was also present on the occasion. Emphasizing the transformative power of education,…

30 Jun

Haryana to Develop Future-Ready Cities Under Vision-2047: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government has finalized a comprehensive five-year roadmap to transform its urban landscape into highly advanced, self-sustaining, and future-ready hubs. Presiding over a high-level review meeting of the Urban Local Bodies Department under the Haryana Vision-2047 initiative at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Tuesday, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini issued wide-ranging directives to elevate municipal infrastructure. The Chief Minister reviewed the ongoing progress of budgetary announcements and the state's welfare commitments, instructing top bureaucrats to implement citizen-centric amenities within a strict timeframe. As part of the modernization drive, the state government is developing an 'Integrated Super…

30 Jun

Haryana to Host First-Ever State-Level Film Festival in November 2026

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government is actively working to establish the state as a vibrant hub for cinema, creative industries, and regional arts. In line with this vision, the administration has announced that the first-ever state-level Haryana Film Festival-2026 will be organized from November 12 to 15, 2026. The initiative follows a formal declaration made by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini during his annual budget speech, aiming to provide local artists with a prominent stage to showcase their creativity. To review foundational preparations for the four-day event, a high-level administrative meeting was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of…

30 Jun

Haryana Hikes Rural Sanitation Workers’ Salary to ₹18,100, Delivering Major Financial Relief

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government has delivered a major financial benefit to its rural sanitation workforce by officially implementing a significant monthly wage hike. Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi announced on Tuesday that the state administration has cleared a monthly salary increase of ₹2,100 for all rural sanitation workers (Gramin Safai Karamcharis). This structural revision raises the base monthly payout for these grassroots workers from ₹16,000 to ₹18,100 with immediate effect, bringing immense relief to thousands of families employed across the state's rural local bodies. The timely wage hike completely fulfils a key statutory promise…

30 Jun

BSEH to Release HTET 2025 Admit Cards on July 1 Ahead of Weekend Examinations

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Board of School Education Haryana has finalized all logistical arrangements for the upcoming Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 across Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 categories. The competitive state examinations are officially scheduled to take place on July 4 and 5, 2026, at various designated centres. Eligible candidates can download their mandatory admit cards from the board's official website starting July 1 by submitting their registration number or application ID alongside their exact date of birth. BSEH Chairman Shankar Lal Dhuparr stated that candidates must carry a clear, high-quality colour printout of both the Centre…

29 Jun

Landmark Yamuna Water Project Agreement Signed to Resolve Three-Decade-Old Dispute Between Haryana and Rajasthan

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The governments of Rajasthan and Haryana signed a historic Memorandum of Agreement in New Delhi on Monday for the construction and implementation of the highly anticipated Yamuna Water Project. Signed in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, the agreement officially operationalises the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board Agreement, effectively ending a 32-year-old deadlock between the neighboring states. The high-profile signing ceremony was also attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and senior administrative officials from both the central and…

28 Jun

Wiping Out Drug Menace: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Targets Punjab Governance at Saint Kabir Event in Ludhiana

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Ludhiana (Balwinder Singh): Launching a direct political offensive against the ruling dispensation in Punjab, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday declared that the growing drug menace has become the biggest crisis plaguing the state, leaving homes devastated and stripping mothers of their children. Addressing a massive state-level convention organized by the Dhanak community to mark the 628th Prakat Diwas (Manifestation Day) of Saint Kabir Das in Ludhiana, the Chief Minister asserted that the day a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is formed in Punjab, drug peddlers will be forced to flee the state immediately. Extending his greetings on…

28 Jun

Child Health is Our Top Priority: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao Launches Pulse Polio Campaign 2026 Across Haryana

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has announced that safeguarding child health remains the absolute top priority for the state government. Highlighting that both India and Haryana have maintained their coveted polio-free status since 2014, the minister attributed this monumental success to the collaborative efforts of the health department, frontline healthcare workers, and the general public. Making an earnest appeal to parents across the state, Rao urged families to ensure every child under the age of five receives the vaccine, instructing administrative officials to guarantee that no child is left outside this protective shield. Reiterating its commitment…

27 Jun

Prominent Punjab Leaders Join BJP Under Leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): A significant number of prominent political and cooperative leaders from Punjab officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party during a high-profile induction ceremony. The political joining was presided over by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, in Chandigarh. The event saw a large gathering of senior party workers, including Indri legislator Ram Kumar Kashyap, who welcomed the new members into the organizational fold. Among the key figures switching allegiances were Harpreet Chhattha, the president of the Patiala Land Mortgage Bank, and Amandeep Kamboj, the president of the Patiala Sabzi Mandi and…

27 Jun

Mild Earthquake Tremors From Afghanistan Rattles Chandigarh Tricity Region

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Mild earthquake tremors were felt across Chandigarh and parts of the surrounding tricity region on Saturday evening, triggering temporary anxiety among residents. The seismic activity followed a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck northeastern Afghanistan, according to data released by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremors, which occurred around 7:04 p.m. local time, vibrated through high-rise buildings and residential neighborhoods, prompting many individuals to quickly evacuate their homes and offices as a standard safety precaution. Despite the sudden panic and instances of brief ground shaking that lasted several seconds, municipal authorities and disaster management teams confirmed that…